Through Weeks 1-5, the Rams had allowed the most rushing yards in the NFL and the second-worst rushing defense EPA. They allowed 4.8 yards per carry, which tied other teams in the bottom third of the league.
Through Weeks 7-11 (after the Week 6 bye) the Rams are No. 3 in total rushing defense EPA, fifth in opponent yards per carry (3.6) and No. 11 in total rushing yards allowed.
The Rams also rank No. 1 in the NFL in pressure rate according to Next Gen Stats, attaining pressure on more than 40 percent of pass-rush snaps. They’re slowly climbing up the sacks rankings, and are tied for seventh through 10 games with 27.
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[Top 10](https://bsky.app/profile/stujrams.bsky.social/post/3lbi4fi6pn22i) sack rate too
Gonna be fun as hell to watch this line develop. 2 more years of it no questions asked, and I bet we extend at least 2/4 if not more
Teams were like, “Oh fucking finally, AD gone.🤗”
Sneed was like, “Hold my draft board.”
The hydra
Big test with Eagles need to be able to stop a mobile QB, that was a problem vs Kyler
I know 99 thinking “if they make it into the playoffs…. I just might.”
This front has me excited about our defense. I love the way they play. They do make mistakes but they are hungry and getting better. Now if the DB room can improve, this could be a top 5 defense. Definitely a top 5 pass defense.